Site Engineer

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Site Engineer for full-time work on the Devonport project in Plymouth. The role entails supporting engineering compliance, quality control, and site safety. Candidates must have strong setting-out capabilities and familiarity with civil engineering practices. BPSS clearance is needed, and applicants should have prior experience in regulated environments. This position offers a competitive rate of approximately £400 per day on a major construction site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Site Engineer on major construction projects.
• Familiarity with civil engineering processes and systems.
• Required to have BPSS security clearance and CSCS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with as-built drawings and drawing registers.
• Support quality checks, inspections, and surveys.
• Provide engineering support and resolve technical queries.

Skills

Setting-out capability

Quality control

Civil engineering knowledge

Technical problem-solving

Education

Civil engineering qualification or equivalent

Tools

Leica GPS

Total Station

Job description

Site Engineer

Location: Plymouth - Devonport Project (full-time site based).

Rate: c£400 per day (Umbrella PAYE).

Contract: Contract role.

Hours: 45 hrs per week (approx. 07:30-17:00).

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to support works on the Devonport project, operating within a live MOD environment. Reporting to the WRB / Building Lead, you will assist with engineering compliance, setting out, quality control, and day-to-day site engineering activities. BPSS security clearance required (can take up to 8 weeks). Candidates must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years and hold a NATO or MISWG passport.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with as-built drawings and drawing registers
• Setting out works within tolerances from site control
• Support quality checks, inspections, and surveys
• Record testing of workmanship and materials (RC, drainage, piling, etc.)
• Provide engineering support and resolve technical queries
• Maintain calibration records for survey equipment
• Complete daily diaries and update trackers
• Assist with site safety, environmental, and quality inspections
• Support procurement of site materials and equipment

Experience Required

• Experience in a Site Engineer role on major construction projects
• Strong setting-out capability (Leica GPS / Total Station preferred)
• Experience with reinforced concrete structures and system formwork
• Civil engineering qualification or equivalent desirable
• CSCS (White AQP), Supervisor HSE test required
• Familiar with QMS and RAMS
• Experience in regulated or MOD environments preferred

If you're a capable Site Engineer looking for a full-time, site-based role on a major Devonport project, apply now